Cairns Youth Mentoring Scheme

Our Goals

To provide an ongoing mentoring program for young people between the ages of 12-21, who perceive they have a need related to personal issues, education, work or achievement. To involve the community in supporting our young people (It takes a village to raise a child -African Proverb). To share our resources with other organisations and schools across Australia.

Our objectives and outcomes

Our objective is to provide mentoring services and activities to improve the level of engagement of young people with family, education, training, the workplace and the community. Our intended program outcomes are increased levels of:

• Self esteem and resilience
• Opportunities for participation in work, education, training and community life
• Connection with family and peers
• Engagement with the community
• Skills in areas such as leadership and communication

Would you like to be involved? Have a look at our information for mentors and young people.